Assistant Director of Health & Counseling for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Retriever Integrated Health (RIH) brings together the former University Health Services, and the Counseling Center offices to work in a collaborative, holistic approach to support your well-being and success

The Assistant Director of Health & Counseling for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion reports to the Associate  Director, Counseling Center of Retriever Integrated and serves in a key administrative role, working with the Director and the leadership team Retriever Integrated Health’s integrated approach to reaching and supporting historically underserved and currently oppressed students’ health and wellness. 

UMBC offers competitive compensation. This role starts at $94,000 and has over 4 weeks of vacation for regular full time roles. Tuition remission is also available.

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A hybrid telework schedule may be available. 

The Assistant Director of Health & Counseling for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion reports to the Associate Director, Counseling Center of Retriever Integrated and serves in a key administrative role, working with the Director and the leadership team Retriever Integrated Health’s integrated approach to reaching and supporting historically underserved and currently oppressed students’ health and wellness. In addition to providing clinical mental health services, the Assistant Director will help evaluate student needs and support faculty and staff members to promote students' success and wellbeing. They will coordinate training and professional development opportunities to improve these services and support diversity, equity, and inclusion within our team. They will also assist with budgeting, planning, implementing, and evaluating (Continuous Quality Improvement) equity-focused programs and services. This staff member will represent the Center to the University community. They are a member of the Center's leadership team and provide coverage for the Director when needed. The position requires some evening and weekend hours. 

UMBC RIH Counseling staff are responsible for providing counseling services for students experiencing personal, social, and emotional difficulties that may impede academic progress. The range of these services includes initial assessments, short term individual counseling, group counseling, crisis intervention, and referrals to campus resources and outside campus providers. Other responsibilities include mental health outreach and programs. Staff members may provide training and supervision for Center trainees in psychology,  social work or counseling , and training for paraprofessional staff and student peer groups. They also provide consultation for the UMBC community.

• Doctorate in professional psychology (e.g., PhD, PsyD) or masters-level clinical/counseling degree (e.g., MSW, MFT)
• Minimum of three years of post-licensure clinical experience
• Strong consultation skills with campus and/or key stakeholders
• Demonstrated supervisory, administrative, and/or program management experience 
• Demonstrated proficiency in and a commitment to social justice, health equity, and cultural humility 
• Experience working with individuals from culturally diverse populations (i.e. minoritized, oppressed, underrepresented, and/or underserved populations)
• Demonstrated understanding and clinical application of the intersectionality of identity and wellness
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Energy to flexibly manage the professional demands of a challenging workload
• Collaborative spirit of warmth, acceptance, respect, and trust towards colleagues

• Experience working in a higher education setting
• History of work within a multidisciplinary and/or integrated healthcare setting
• Demonstrated experience and interest in providing health/mental health outreach, programs, and/or education
• Experience providing clinical supervision

Licensure/ Certification Preferred:

Licensed to practice independently in Maryland or for Psychologist licensed within first year of employment.

A background check will be required. 

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UMBC offers a rich benefits package.

Regular and grant funded regular positions (Full benefits summary click here ):

Generous Leave which includes accruing:

• 22 Days of Annual Leave  
• 15 Days of Sick Leave  
• 15 Holidays
• 3 Personal Days

Tuition Remission :

• 8 credit hours per semester
• Tuition remission at UMBC for eligible dependents after two years of FT employment

Additional Benefits:

• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement plans (including the choice of joining the pension plan)
• Professional development opportunities
• Wellness opportunities
• & Much more

Contingent II positions may include some benefits . 

Benefits offered align with type (Regular, Contingent II, etc.) of position. 

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